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#322717 07/28/2024 06:52 PM
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I figure this should get me through till next trip.

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Well done. I like the Saint James as well.

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Also you might try Bally or Barcelo Imperiale.

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Everyone has different tastes mine are Zacapa XO, and Eminente Reserva

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It seems now that you can get almost everything here at home for a price that is similar and it is rare other than Blanton's that you can get it on island and not here. I quit bringing liquor back, which also allows us to do carry on only. Note that I live near Oregon where it is less than Washington which has the highest liquor taxes in the US.

Recently I had to go to the doctor for elevated blood pressure and one of his questions was how much I drink, so I told him 4 or 5, he said "that is not bad for a week". I then had to tell him I thought it was per day. He then in a bit of shock said you are drinking 4 or 5 beers a day? I said "whoa, I didn't know you were including beer in that number".


I prefer the Isle seat
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I paid 39.00 for the Plantation. Total Wine and More in WA had it for 95.00 including taxes. I would say that is quite a savings.

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Todd--rofl


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Todd you have completely made my day!😂


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Todd you have completely made my day!😂


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Scuba did you buy your rum at Gulmohars?


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Originally Posted by bostonbob
Scuba did you buy your rum at Gulmohars?

No. Don't like dealing with him.

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SXMScubaman #322841 07/31/2024 10:45 PM
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Interesting, because I love dealing with Gulu and Vanita. On longer trips for on island liquor we make a stop there. You certainly got a good price for that rum but usually or often it is less than $20 difference and to me going back to the Pacific NW it's not worth hauling it and having to check bags. I do get with you being Scuba Steve you already are checking bags.

Enjoy your rum!


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SXMScubaman #322842 08/01/2024 08:08 AM
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Also enjoy Havana Club 7 yr. Bring back a couple every trip .

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Originally Posted by jollymonsrv
Also enjoy Havana Club 7 yr. Bring back a couple every trip .

I brought some of that home in May along with some Single Malt scotches and Grey Goose.

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How is the Brugal compared to the St James or Plantation? Those are the only two of the five I've had, but I enjoy the "mixing" level Brugals.

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The leyenda is better than the St James and the Plantation has a lot of Carmel, nutmeg and cinnamon undertones than Leyenda. .

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If you are looking for a really smooth sipping rum, may I suggest that you try Eldorado 25 year old Guyanese rum? Not sure if you can get it in the USA but do know that the liquor stores in this province sell it. Not cheap but absolutely superb in taste.

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I have never heard of the 25 . The best I've seen here is the 21 year old which I usually have in my home . In fact I am opening a bottle tomorrow with a friend who also keeps some in stock.
George

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Some Ontario liquor stores carry the 25 year old. It costs $550.00 a bottle here. My husband came from Guyana and any time a family member goes home to Guyana, they bring back the 25 year old stuff by the case, pay the duty and hand it out. Superb taste.

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Thanks for the input!

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EFFEN PRICELESS!!!!


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I forgot i had a bottle of Pyrat Rum tucked away at my bar. Had a little last night. Still pretty darn good.


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